Reference code: CHAR 20/122/86

Date: 29 Oct 1943

Scope/content:

Telegram from WSC to Anthony Eden [Later Lord Avon] (Moscow [Soviet Union]) marked "Most Secret and Personal" authorising him to inform Marshal Stalin that the Soviet Union will receive a share of the Italian Fleet and noting Britain's plans for the fleet and adding that the Soviet Union might, after the war with Germany has been won, assist them in the war with Japan by providing a substantial naval force.